# 119-hr-10038: FORK Act of 2026

119-hr-10038, FORK Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10038
- Congress: 119
- Title: FORK Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-08-03
- Sponsor: Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-17

## Summary

This bill would create a time-limited **summer meal delivery vehicle pilot program** to fund vehicles that deliver noncongregate school meals to children in underserved areas. It targets rural and economically distressed locations and includes reporting and federal technical assistance. - Children and families would gain more access to free, noncongregate summer meals through vehicles that bring food to neighborhoods, parks, and remote sites. - The program would prioritize service institutions in poor economic areas, places outside core-based statistical areas, and those serving many socially disadvantaged students. The Secretary must, to the maximum extent practicable, place recipients in different States to widen coverage. - Eligible entities could receive one-year grants up to $100,000 with a 10% cap on administrative costs. Grantees must report on sites and children served, receive technical assistance, and the Secretary must summarize results and report to Congress within four years. *It would authorize $1.0 million per year for FY2027 through FY2029, totaling $3.0 million and increasing federal outlays over that period.*

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4] (D-OR), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Vehicle grants to deliver summer meals: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would create a one-year pilot to fund vehicles for summer meal delivery. The pilot would start the first summer following the date that is 180 days after enactment. It would authorize $1,000,000 to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2029. Grants would last on…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-10038 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10038)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10421)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10038 (as of 2026-09-17).